Umbrella Plant, Indian rhubarb, Indian Rubarb, Indian Rubarb

Darmera peltata

Physical Characteristics

Darmera peltata is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from May to October, in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

South-western N. America - California to Oregon.

Habitats

Ground Cover; Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Stem Edible Uses: Oil Leafstalk - peeled and eaten raw, cooked like asparagus or added to soups and stews[46, 61, 105, 183, 257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known